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Statue of Liberty looking up from ground, under a blue sky.

Without countries like the ones Trump trashed, there'd be no you, me or America

Trump grew up in New York, but I guess he never got around to reading the inscription on the Statue of Liberty.

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Stephen Colbert discusses 'Our Cartoon President,' Showtime's new animated series, at the Television Critics Association. The late-night host is an executive producer.

Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and Jimmy Kimmel ask the real question in Best of Late Night: Is Trump a racist?
The late-night comics on President Trump's 's---hole' comment. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at usatoday.com/opinion.

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Oprah 2020: Do we need another glitzy amateur in office?
If being a watchable TV personality selling fantasy qualifies one to be president, we might as well prepare ourselves for the Kardashian dynasty.

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Trump administration offshore drilling move reeks of illegal political favoritism
Zinke exempted Florida out of concern for its coastal economy. What about other states? This arbitrary decision-making will never stand up in court.

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Fifty miles from North Korea, a Winter Olympics that could ease tensions
Holding the Olympics near the world's most heavily fortified border will be a dramatic symbol of their power to remind us what the world can be.

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Don't blame Apple for smartphone addiction
The link between social media use and anxiety is real. But the campaign against the iPhone maker is more publicity stunt than solution: Our view

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Child plays with a mobile phone in New York.

Time for Apple to update parental controls
Preschoolers’ bikes still come with training wheels: Opposing view

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Sources tell USA TODAY Mark Wahlberg was paid $1.5 million for 'All the Money in the World' reshoots while Michelle Williams received less than $1,000.

Readers sound off on wage gap between Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg
Our readers shared their thoughts on Michelle Williams earning less than $1,000 while Mark Wahlberg earned $1.5 million while reshooting 'All the Money in the World.'

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Medicaid work requirements are a throwback to rejected racial stereotypes
Most people on Medicaid already work, and mandating work for others does not help them escape poverty. In fact studies show it can make things worse.